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Early English Colonies Part 2 Massachusetts Colonies

Early English Colonies Part 2 Massachusetts Colonies. Mr. Heath Blue Creek Elementary School 2011. New England. Region named “New England” by John Smith. Massachusetts. Pilgrims and Puritans Came for Religious Freedom and a Better Life Both groups were persecuted because of their faith

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Early English Colonies Part 2 Massachusetts Colonies

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  1. Early English Colonies Part 2Massachusetts Colonies Mr. Heath Blue Creek Elementary School 2011

  2. New England Region named “New England” by John Smith

  3. Massachusetts • Pilgrims and Puritans • Came for Religious Freedom and a Better Life • Both groups were persecuted because of their faith • Persecuted—mistreated because of religious beliefs • Disagreed with the Church of England

  4. Protestant Reformation • Before Reformation—Only Catholic Church in Europe • Many Christians broke away from Catholic Church to form their own churches • Church of England = Official Church in England—Everyone in England had to be members • Pilgrims and Puritans thought Church of England was too much like the Catholic Church Martin Luther

  5. Plymouth • Pilgrims or Separatists because they wanted to separate from the Church of England • Led by William Bradford • Landed at Plymouth in 1620 • Almost half died the first winter • Survived with help of Native Americans

  6. Help from the Indians • Squanto and Samoset spoke English • Traded with Pilgrims • Showed them where and how to fish and grow crops • Massasoit signed peace treaty • Both sides promised to live in peace and support each other

  7. Massachusetts Bay Colony • Started in 1630 by Puritans where Boston is today • Leader: John Winthrop • Wanted to create a “City on a Hill” or a Christian colony that would be a model for the world • Very Successful Massachusetts Bay Plymouth

  8. Strict Colony • Many Rules • No religious freedom • Believed in hard work • Worked from sunrise to sunset • Required to go to church on Sunday • No dancing and no plays • Harsh punishment for crimes • Made time for house-raising and weddings

  9. Democracy in Massachusetts Bay • Town Meeting • Every male church member had the right to speak • Decisions made by voting • Many New England towns are governed by town meetings today

  10. Typical New England Town Meeting House Family Homes Town Square

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